Chapter 36

"I... I didn't mean it like that." Jamie's face instantly flushed red.

She took a deep breath to steady her emotions and returned to her usual shy demeanor. Her head was lowered like an ostrich trying to bury itself in the sand. Teddy peeked out from behind. "I think something's off."

Jamie frowned. Did he not believe Lila's words?

"My idol doesn't seem like she's dating Dorian.

"They look close, but it doesn't seem like they're in a romantic relationship. Something feels off."

Jamie wanted him to stay quiet. "You've never been in a relationship. What do you know?"

"Wait, Jamie, I think you've suddenly developed a new talent for arguing. How are you insulting people with such soft words?"

Lila glanced at them and smiled. These two were quite the characters.

During dinner, Jamie grimaced from the spiciness, nearly in tears.

Meanwhile, Teddy was unaffected and asked suspiciously, "You love spicy food, right? This is just a mild spice. Why are you reacting like this?"

Jamie was left speechless.

want to admit it, but the truth was she didn't love spicy

want to be with Dorian and the others. She

down, sweating from the spiciness, taking small bites of food while feeling

idiot! Too focused on growing taller,

cold water, helping to ease the burn in her mouth. She also ordered a few non-spicy dishes for

gratefully, managing to eat a

help but smile. She should be

Teddy said while eating, "In a few days, we'll be

it's super effective when finding love. Should I ask for a

Jamie was stunned.

taped that silly

your table manners, keep quiet, and don't

a bit fiery today. Ms. Hart, I request we buy some

Lila chuckled. "That works."

there, it's all about belief. If you want to try,

at her, her

a few seconds, and both broke into

understood. It seemed like the words were directed at Teddy but were actually

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